Women Drop Two Consecutive Games for the First Time All Season

For the first time this season, the FTC Women's Basketball Team dropped consecutive games. After a loss on Sunday away at Bryant Stratton - Syracuse the team battled fiercely at home, but ultimately fell 81-71 to Berkeley College. The contest was a tale of contrasting strengths: while the Sound dominated inside the paint—scoring 44 points in the key—they struggled from the perimeter, shooting just 16% from beyond the arc compared to Berkeley’s impressive 47.4%.

The game started with both teams trading baskets. Five Towns took an early lead in the first quarter, outscoring Berkeley 22-21. However, the Golden Bears responded in the second quarter, putting up 25 points to build a significant lead. The third quarter saw a slowdown in scoring—Berkeley 14 to Five Towns’ 12—while the fourth quarter turned into a crucial period, with Berkeley finishing 21-19 ahead, sealing the 81-71 win.

Statistical Breakdown

• Shooting Efficiency:

  • Berkeley: 27-for-68 (39.7%) overall, 9-for-19 (47.4%) from three-point range.
  • Five Towns: 26-for-84 (31.0%) overall, 4-for-25 (16.0%) from beyond the arc.

• Free Throws:

  • Berkeley made 18 of 30 (60.0%), while Five Towns hit 15 of 26 (57.7%).

• Rebounding and Ball Movement:

  • The Golden Bears outrebounded the Sound 58-48 and tallied 20 assists compared to Five Towns’ 12.
  • Despite recording 19 turnovers, Five Towns managed to convert these into 26 points off turnovers, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

• Interior Play:

  • A bright spot for the Sound was their success in the paint, where they scored 44 points, highlighting their ability to finish inside even when perimeter shooting was off.

Key Performances

• Ihari Oromo led the charge for Five Towns with 18 points, shooting efficiently at 8-for-14 and grabbing 8 rebounds.
• Danayjha Moore contributed 16 points, showing her scoring prowess even as the team struggled from outside.
• Des Bishop provided a spark off the bench, adding 14 points to help keep the team in contention.
• Other starters, including Layla Ford, Raine Mears, and Danica Robles, did their part, but the combined effort wasn’t enough to bridge the gap.

Coach Jaques shared his thoughts after the game, “It’s a tough loss, but there are plenty of positives to build on. Our inside game was strong, and our defensive effort kept us competitive. However, we need to work on creating better shot opportunities from the perimeter and improving our ball movement. We’ll take these lessons into the next practice and come back stronger as we get ready for the conference tournament.”

While the loss stings, the Sound remain focused on improvement. With a commitment to tightening up their offensive execution and leveraging their strength in the paint, Five Towns College is determined to bounce back in their next matchup. The team is already working to boost their perimeter shooting and reduce turnovers, ensuring that the lessons from this contest translate into future success.

The team's next game is home on Thursday, Febuary 20th at 5:15 PM where the school will honor the team's senior players... please come out and support the ladies that are finishing up their college playing careers here at FTC.